Chronos Curriculum for
Upper Dialecticians

Seventh & eighth graders are capable of challenging themselves at a new level. In Language Arts, they tackle advanced diagramming & literature, and they write persuasive essays & literary analyses. In math, they work to complete high school Algebra & Geometry. In research, they ask original questions, test the information they acquire, and integrate their research across topics.

A Day in a 7th-8th Grade Class

8:30-9:30 English Language Arts
Persuasive Essays - Research & Literary Analyses
Advanced Sentence Diagramming
Greek or Latin Language
Advanced Literature

9:30-10:30 Chronos Core
Math, Science, Literature & Philosophy Primary source texts
The Story of the World history discussions
Current events Socratic Seminars
Memory master quizzes
Research & Presentations every week

10:30-11:00 Snack & Outdoor play

11:00-12:00 Math
High School Algebra or Geometry

12:00-12:30 Lunch & Outdoor play

12:30-1:30 Tutorial
Complete all assignments at school
Individual tutoring one hour per week

1:30-2:30 Art & PE
Art History & Technique
Cultural Games & Sports

2:30-3:30 MAKE time
STEAM projects integrate with History, Science, Math & Geometry topics

12:30-3:30 Friday Field Trips
Nature hikes & Museums

3:30 Dismiss

3:45-5:00 Optional After-School Enrichment

Apply for the 2024-25 school year.